Wednesday, February 22, 2012

February Fun

February may be a short month, but it's been a very busy month for us.
 Brie and I enjoyed the musical Cats from the second row.
 Our family of four celebrated Valentine's Day at home with cupcakes and...
  presents.
We've had friends over for a silly string war.
 
And most recently, I enjoyed my first real-live-rodeo with my friends Emily.
Any Girl's Night Out that ends in a Miranda Lambert concert is a good night out!

With just one more week left in February, I don't know how we could have any more fun, but something tells me we'll find a way!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Coppelia

Yes, my husband takes his girls to the ballet,
and yes I love him a little more for it!
On Saturday Robert took all three of us Dohner ladies to see Coppelia performed by the San Antonio Ballet, and boy was it ever special.  The ballet was really funny, the dancing was good and the Briar quotes were priceless.  While enjoying the performance Briar whispered to me, "Mom when I grow up I don't want to dance like those girls, I want to dance like THAT girl", pointing to Sarah the principal dancer.  I really hope her dream comes true!

After the show Brie twisted our arms into having pizza for dinner.
It's a good thing Rome's is not fancy, because there was a whole lot of snuggling, and....
horse play going on!
It was pretty much the best way to end another awesome day as a family.  I'm truly blessed!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Pink The Rink

It's time for another Friday Family Fun Day post, because well, this Dohner family loves to have fun together.  In an effort to create well-rounded girls, Robert and I felt a Rampage hockey game was in order. With this Friday being a special Pink The Rink Night to support breast cancer research we couldn't resist buying tickets.
But sadly, much to Briar's dismay the ice wasn't that pink!
Thankfully it was the only disappointment of the night (aside from the score), because we brought along our good friends The Constantes to share in the fun.
Now truth be told, the guys went to the game to watch it's excitement, a hockey game is the only time you'll ever see my husband get rowdy.
The ladies went to visit and laugh, laugh a lot.
Briar went to snuggle with momma, it's her favorite thing in the whole wide world to do!
Brie went to hang out with her dad...hey who's that monkey on Rob's back?
Oh yeah, his future son-in-law Gabriel--I hope Gabe doesn't mind marrying someone taller?
And well, everyone went for the junk food, it was $1 night after all!!!
But one thing is for sure, no one went to listen to these fools scream profanities all night.
It's a good thing this momma had no problem telling a couple of fan to "watch your language", it's also a good thing the were respectful enough of the kids to cool it, because I would have been sad to leave such a fun night so early!

Monday, January 30, 2012

Super Girl

It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's Super Monkey Girl!
 Brie is currently going through a "dirty phase" (a.k.a. Tomboy) as she affectionately refers to it.  My sweet little Brieto no longer loves all things pretty, but instead is interested in getting down and "dirty" with Phineas and Ferb, Legos, Fur Real animals and now Super Heros. 
Thanks to a Super Hero themed Chili Cookoff at our church, and Pinterest I was inspired to create Brieto her very own super hero costume. So watch out villains of San Antonio, Super Money Girl is here to protect citizens alike from your evil ways...you don't want to make her bring in her side kick, Tinker Hero!

Friday, January 20, 2012

Diary Of A Worm, And A Spider, And A Fly

Have you met my thespianophiles?
They look like real lovers, huh?
Don't let their shy smiles fool you, we had a great time tonight at A Diary Of A Worm, And A Spider, And A Fly.
Smiling,
laughing,
and singing along to some fabulous solos.

I think A Diary... may receive a repeat visit by The Dohners!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

What A Glorious Day

Okay friends, when it's 77 degrees outside in January one must take advantage of it, even in South Texas!
 Which is why we spent this GLORIOUS day at the zoo with all the other wild animals!
 Eating popcorn,
 exploring African wildlife,
 screaming with excitement over zebras,
 asking lots of questions,
 discovering new animals to love,
 riding bronzed cubs,
and spending quality time together!
Because every glorious day deserves some bonding time,
 with ones momma!!!

And if one is reading What's Under The Sea in their science lessons, a visit to the zoo's aquarium makes the day a double bonus!

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Smitten

See this smile here?  It's the sole reason we now have a rodent for a pet.
The cutest, sweetest, little pet rodent.
Yes I know, I just called a guinea pig cute, but sadly I'm smitten over Ottie. 
Just as much as Brie and Briar are,
now when is it my turn in the play pen?